Students in the Outaouais boycotted classes for the 19th day in a row as they continue to protest the Quebec government's proposed tuition fee hike.
"We're trying the best we can to have a voice, and this is the only way we have," said university student Anik Leclerc.
For several weeks, students across the province have launched widespread protests against the proposed increase.
The provincial government of Jean Charest wants to boost annual tuition fees by $325 for five years. Right now tuition fees in Quebec are the lowest in the country, averaging about $2, 100 per year.
Even though the proposed increase will still keep Quebec fees below the national average, students say that's not the point.
"We have a saying in French: oranges et pommes," said student Vivane Blanchette. "It's not the same. Here we pay a lot more taxes than the other provinces."
Other students worry about losing their school year because of the strike.
"When I come back I have two exams," said student Melissa Cotton. "So I don't know what to do."
Still, the strike shows no signs of ending. Several professors and support staff have joined the students in their protests.
With a report from CTV Ottawa's Joanne Schnurr
